UNIVERSITY at ALBANY 2017 FOOTBALL CONTACT: Pete Iorizzo • Assistant AD for Media Relations • O: (518) 442-3359 • C: (518) 396-8598 • Email: [email protected]

UNIVERSITY at ALBANY 2017 FOOTBALL CONTACT: Pete Iorizzo • Assistant AD for Media Relations • O: (518) 442-3359 • C: (518) 396-8598 • Email: Piorizzo@Albany.Edu

UNIVERSITY AT ALBANY 2017 FOOTBALL CONTACT: Pete Iorizzo • Assistant AD for Media Relations • O: (518) 442-3359 • C: (518) 396-8598 • Email: [email protected]

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2017 SCHEDULE GAMEDAY CENTRAL: UALBANY VS. MONMOUTH SEPTEMBER Date: Saturday, Sept. 16, 2017 2 at Old Dominion L, 31-17 21,118 Location: Albany, N.Y. 9 at Morgan State W, 26-0 3,789 Stadium: Tom & Mary Casey Stadium 16 MONMOUTH 7 p.m. Kickoff: 7 p.m. 23 VILLANOVA* 7 p.m. Series: 11-4 UAlbany 30 at Elon* 2 p.m. Record: 2-1, 0-0 CAA Record: 2-0, 0-0 Big South OCTOBER Head Coach: Greg Gattuso Head Coach: Kevin Callahan 7 at Richmond* 3 p.m. Alma Mater: Penn State ‘83 Alma Mater: Rochester ‘77 21 MAINE* 3:30 p.m. Overall Record: 115-50 (16th season) Overall Record: 136-115 (26th season) Record at UAlbany: 18-18 (4th season) Record at Monmouth: 136-115 (26th season) 28 RHODE ISLAND* 1 p.m. NOVEMBER 4 at Stony Brook* 1 p.m. MEDIA CENTER 11 at Delaware* 3:30 p.m. TV: ESPN3 Radio: 105.7 FM 18 NEW HAMPSHIRE* 1 p.m. Play-by-play: Rodger Wyland Play-by-play: Rodger Wyland *CAA game Analysis: Brian Mariano Analysis: Brian Mariano PROGRAM HISTORY Twitter: @UAlbanySports, @UAlbanyFootball

First Season of Football...... 1970 (club) TALE OF THE TAPE First Season of Varsity Football...... 1973 (Div. III) First Season at Division II...... 1995 First Season at Division I FCS...... 1999 Monmouth...... Category...... UAlbany All-Time Varsity...... 274-188 (.593 - 44th season) 38.5...... Scoring...... 21.5 NEC Record...... 78-24 (.765 - 14 seasons) 19.5...... Scoring Defense...... 15.5 CAA Record...... 9-24 (.272 - 5th season) NEC Championships...... 6 (‘02, ‘03, ‘07, ‘08, ‘11, ‘12) 263.0...... Rushing...... 156.0 FCS Playoff Appearances...... 1 (2011) 53.5...... Rushing Defense...... 78.5 All-Time Home Record...... 136-79 (.633) 6.7...... Avg./Rush...... 3.6 9 ...... Rush TDs...... 4 UALBANY QUICK FACTS 37-51-2...... Comp.-Att.-Int...... 23-52-1 223.5...... Passing...... 151.5 Location...... Albany, N.Y. 298.0...... Passing Defense...... 178.5 Enrollment...... 12,878 1 ...... Pass TDs...... 1 Nickname...... Great Danes Website...... UAlbanySports.com 486.5...... Total Offense...... 307.5 Twitter...... @UAlbanySports 351.5...... Total Defense...... 257.0 Facebook...... www.facebook.com/ualbanysports 973/129...... Tot. Off/Plays...... 615/139 Stadium...... Tom & Mary Casey Stadium Stadium Capacity...... 8,500 30.0...... Kickoff Return Avg...... 13.0 Stadium Surface...... Synthetic turf 3-7...... Interceptions...... 2-0 President...... Dr. Havidan Rodriguez 31:42...... Time of Possession...... 34:39 Athletic Director...... Mark Benson Head Coach...... Greg Gattuso 12-26 (54%)...... 3rd-Down Conv...... 10-33 (33%) Football Contact...... Pete Iorizzo 1-3 (33%)...... 4th-Down Conv...... 2-4 (50%) Football Contact Office Phone...... (518) 442-3359 6-44...... Sacks By-Yards...... 2-26 Football Contact Office Email...... [email protected] 3-3 (100%)...... Field Goals - Att...... 3-3 (100%) Offensive Starters Returning/Lost...... 6/5 Defensive Starters Returning/Lost...... 8/3 6-8 (75%)...... PATs - Attempts...... 4-5 (80%)

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ABOUT UALBANY ATHLETICS FOR STARTERS UAlbany opens its home schedule at 7 Saturday night against UAlbany is a member of the America East Conference in 16 of 18 varsity Monmouth. UAlbany leads the all-time series 11-4, with the most sports, while women’s golf is an associate member of the Metro Atlantic recent meeting coming Sept. 29, 2012, when UAlbany still was Athletic Conference (MAAC), and football, a Division I FCS program, is an a member of the Northeast Conference. The Great Danes won, associate member of the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA). UAlbany has 55-24 at University Field, to secure the program’s 250th win. Led earned the STuart P. Haskell Jr. Commissioner’s Cup for five consecutive years and six times overall. by tailback Drew Smith (109 yards), UAlbany piled up 263 yards on the ground. UAlbany has won 100 conference championships and has made 48 NCAA Tournament appearances since moving to Division I in 1999. Proving to be a SCOUTING MONMOUTH perennial power, the Great Danes have won seven or more conference titles in each of the past seven years. UAlbany won its 100th conference title on Monmouth, a member of the Big South conference, is coming off May 14, 2017, with softball taking the America East Tournament. Going into back-to-back home victories over Lafayette (31-12) and Lehigh the 2017-18 school year, UAlbany has won 93 America East Tournament (46-27). Monmouth ranks 13th in all of FCS in both total offense championships, six Northeast Conference (NEC) season titles in football and (486.5 ypg) and rushing offense (263 ypg). The Hawks are led by one MAAC title in women’s golf. sophomore running back Pete Guerrerio, who’s third nationally During the 2016-17 school year, UAlbany earned an America East-record with 328 rushing yards through two games. He was the STATS nine championships: men’s and women’s soccer; women’s basketball; men’s FCS Player of the Week for this past week. Monmouth has been and women’s indoor track and field; men’s lacrosse and softball. Men’s soccer equally strong stopping the run, allowing just 53.5 yards per game and men’s lacrosse each won NCAA Tournament games to lead UAlbany to on the ground. Picked to finish fourth in the Big South in the finish No. 40 nationally in the 2016-17 Capital One Cup. Women’s basketball won a conference record sixth consecutive America East Tournament, the preseason poll, Monmouth returns eight starters on offense and longest such streak for any basketball team in the league. six on defense from a team that was 4-7 overall and 0-5 in the Big South. Throughout its Division I history, UAlbany has had 14 players selected in the Major League Lacrosse Draft and nine players drafted by Major League MONMOUTH’S LAST TIME OUT Baseball. Thirteen football players have inked NFL contracts. The Hawks upset No. 19/No. 19 Lehigh, 46-27. Monmouth rushed COACHING INFORMATION for 351 yards and six touchdowns in recording a win over the highest-ranked opponent in program history. Peter Guerriero rushed for 189 yards and two touchdowns, and quarterback Kenji Head Coach...... Greg Gattuso (Penn State ‘83) Bahar hit 15 of 21 passes for 204 yards. Record at UAlbany...... 18-18 (4th season) Career Record...... 115-50 (16th season) Assistant Coaches UALBANY’S LAST TIME OUT Associate Head Coach/Defensive Coordinator/Linebackers...... Bernard Clark UAlbany’s defense pitched a shutout and freshman running Assistant Head Coach/Offensive Coordinator/Running Backs...... Joe Bernard back Karl Mofor piled up 98 yards and two touchdowns, leading Assistant Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks...... Gabe Luvara the Great Danes to 26-0 victory over Morgan State. Playing Special Teams Coordinator/Tight Ends...... Nate Byham Offensive Line...... Jim Sweeney in front of a few dozen friends and family members at Hughes Defensive Line...... Delbert Cowsette Stadium, Mofor, a native of Greenbelt, Md., scored on touchdown Cornerbacks...... Nick Sanchez runs of 4 and 29 yards in the third quarter, the second of which Wide Receivers...... Bill Hurley opened up a 23-0 lead. Ethan Stark also kicked field goals of Outside Linebackers/Recruiting Coordinator...... Dave Plungas 32 and 41 yards and wide receiver Jordan Crockett caught a Offensive Assistant...... Will Fiacchi Defensive Assistant...... Bill Nesselt 34-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Will Brunson, as the Strength & Conditioning Coach...... Matthew Barber Great Danes bounced back from a 31-17 loss at Old Dominion. Head Trainer...... Jay Geiger UAlbany’s defense limited the Bears to just 11 first downs.

FABULOUS FRESHMAN Freshman running back Karl Mofor has racked up 197 rushing yards through his first two games. Getting carries in place of starting tailback Elijah Ibitokun-Hanks, who sat out with an injury, Mofor ran for 99 yards and caught two passes for 29 yards, plus scored a touchdown, against Old Dominion. Against Morgan State, he narrowly missed 100 yards again, compiling 98. He also scored a pair of touchdowns.

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MEDIA INFORMATION

OBTAINING CREDENTIALS Media credentials are issued to accredited members of the media only. Requests for credentials should be made via phone, mail, or email to Lizzie Barlow in the University at Albany Athletics Media Relations office.

Space in the press box of Bob Ford Field is limited, so requests should be made no later than 48 hours prior to game time. Should space become a problem, preference will be given to the primary media outlets of each school and then to media who make their requests earlier in the week.

Photographers must show their credentials in order to gain access to the photographer areas. All photographers are limited to the designated areas and may not enter the team bench areas at any time.

Local television stations shooting the game for highlight footage may do so from the sideline (except in team areas). Tripods are not permitted during the game for safety reasons.

Credentials may be picked up at the Will Call table at Bob Ford Field beginning two hours prior to game time. In addition, they may be picked up from the Athletics Media Relations office (PE 307) from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the day prior to the game.

RADIO INFORMATION Broadcast positions for visiting radio stations are available in the Bob Ford Field press box. Stations wishing to broadcast a game from Bob Ford Field should contact the Athletics Media Relations office at least one week prior to game day. Credential and parking requests for radio staff should be submitted along with the request for phone lines.

MEDIA PARKING Requests for parking passes should be made at the same time as credential requests. Media parking is located in the gravel lot adjacent to the PE Building/ SEFCU Arena bus circle. Please note that space is limited and early arrival is recommended.

IN-GAME MEDIA SERVICES Pre-game notes, flip cards and game programs will be distributed in the press box before each game. Box scores and scoring summaries will be provided at halftime and at the end of the game. Wireless internet is available for media to use.

INJURY UPDATE SUSSMAN A DOUBLE THREAT Junior tailback Elijah Ibitokun-Hanks, a STATS Preseason Junior Neven Sussman is serving as the Great Danes backup All-American, will be a gametime decision Saturday. Ibitokun- quarterback and punter this season. At quarterback, he sees Hanks, who posted a CAA-best 1,388 yards to go with 16 TDs regular action in place of starter Will Brunson because of his last season, missed the first two games with a lower-body injury ability to both run and throw. He’s carried the ball 15 times for 62 suffered during training camp. He also had injured his knee in yards this season. As a punter, Sussman is currently second in last season’s finale against Stony Brook, causing him to miss all the CAA with an average of 41.5 yards, including a long of 53. of Spring Practice. UAlbany also is hoping to get back tight ends Anthony Manzo-Lewis, a starter and preseason All-CAA player, WINNING THE TURNOVER BATTLE and Murad Hussain, both of whom missed the Morgan State A year after leading the CAA with a plus-16 turnover margin, the game with injuries. Great Danes’ defense is at it again, posting a plus-3 ratio through two games. Turnovers have been a hallmark of coordinator HATALSKY STEPS UP Bernard Clark’s defense. Every day in practice, the defense has a Senior linebacker Nate Hatalsky, from Mechanicville, N.Y., about turnover quota it has to fulfill. half an hour outside Albany, leads UAlbany with 21 tackles, which also ties for second in the CAA. Hatalsky was a walk-on A LEG UP with the program when he enrolled in 2013, but he was awarded Redshirt junior kicker Ethan Stark has made his first three field- a full scholarship for this season this past sumer. Hatalsky was goal attempts this season, including kicks of 32 and 41 yards in a standout athlete at Mechanicville High, where he earned four the Week 2 victory over Morgan State. football and three basketball letters and was a two-year football captain. He won the starting linebacker job during the preseason. 2016 SEASON IN REVIEW The Great Danes narrowly missed an FCS playoff berth in their WYNN GETS INT most successful season yet as a member of the CAA. UAlbany Senior safety Josh Wynn picked up his first career interception opened the season with the program’s first FBS victory, beating in the first half against Old Dominion. A native of Albany and Buffalo, 22-16. The Great Danes started the season 4-0 and were graduate of Christrian Brothers Academy, Wynn is a second-year ranked a program-record six consecutive weeks, reaching as high starter. He finished with eight tackles against the Monarchs. as No. 16 in the STATS Poll. UAlbany closed the season with

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consecutive CAA wins, beating No. 21 New Hampshire on the road, 36-25, and then ending with a 13-6 home win over Stony UAlbany’s game at Elon (Sept. 30) and at home against New Brook. It was a standout season for running back Elijah Ibitokun- Hampshire (Nov. 18) were selected as the CAA’s “Game of Hanks, who finished with a CAA-best 1,401 yards. UAlbany the Week.” Both will be shown free on College Sports Live also was strong defensively, allowing just 18.8 points per game, (collegesportslive.com) second-best in the CAA. The Danes also were No. 2 in the league in turnover margin at plus-16. IBITOKUN-HANKS WATCH IS ON Running back Elijah Ibitokun-Hanks is on the preseason watch NATIONAL EXPOSURE list for the National Performer of the Year Trophy, presented by Seven of UAlbany’s games this season will be broadcast College Football Performance Awards. The watch list includes nationwide digitally, with five available on ESPN3 and two being 42 returning players from FCS programs. Additionally, Ibitokun- shown as the Colonial Athletic Association’s “Game of the Week” Hanks was one of 22 players named to the STATS FCS Walter on CBS Sports Digital. Five games are available on ESPN3: Sept. Payton Award watch list. Ibitokun-Hanks, a junior, is one of four 2, at Old Dominion; Sept. 16, vs. Monmouth, 7 p.m; Sept. 23, running backs on the watch list for the award, which honors the vs. Villanova, 7 p.m.; Oct. 21, vs. Maine, 3:30 p.m.; Oct. 28, vs. top offensive player in the country. Rhode Island, 1 p.m.

UALBANY VS. OPPONENTS ALL-TIME

Opponent W L Last Meeting Monmouth 11 4 2012 (55-24, W) Albright 0 2 1976 (28-7, L) Montana 0 2 2007 (35-14, L) Alfred 7 5 1994 (20-19, L) NEW HAMPSHIRE 1 4 2016 (36-25, W) American Int’l 3 0 1998 (25-24, W) New Haven 1 2 1986 (45-28, L) Brockport 14 4 1994 (25-13, L) New York Tech 1 0 1981 (41-7, W) Brooklyn 1 0 1979 (56-0, W) Niagara 1 0 1973 (75-9, W) Brown 0 2 2004 (35-7, L) Nichols 1 1 1974 (32-8, W) Bryant 2 2 2012 (31-14, W) Northeastern 0 2 2003 (51-0, L) BUFFALO 8 5 2016 (22-16, W) Norwich 14 6 1994 (45-20, W) Canisius 2 0 2002 (24-22, W) Old Dominion 0 2 2013 (66-10, L) Central Connecticut 13 6 2014 (19-0, W) Pace 4 1 1998 (17-0, W) Central Florida 1 0 1980 (28-17, W) Plattsburgh 6 0 1978 (32-7, W) Colgate 3 2 2014 (24-17, W) Plymouth State 1 0 1985 (33-21, W) Columbia 2 0 2014 (42-7, W R.I.T. 5 0 1977 (13-3, W) Cortland 8 10 1994 (30-29, L) Rensselaer 7 1 1996 (17-7, W) Cornell 0 1 2006 (23-21, L) RHODE ISLAND 3 1 2016 (35-7, W) Curry 2 0 1974 (50-23, W) RICHMOND 0 4 2016 (36-30, L) C.W. Post 1 2 1998 (24-16, L) Robert Morris 8 6 2012 (35-10, W) Dayton 0 2 2007 (42-21, L) Rowan 0 2 2000 (31-3, L) DELAWARE 2 4 2016 (33-17, L) Sacred Heart 13 2 2012 (23-20, W) Drake 0 1 2002 (49-42, L) Salisbury State 4 0 1994 (44-20, W) DUQUESNE 5 2 2013 (35-24, L) Siena 1 0 1973 (71-8, W) Florida Atlantic 0 1 2001 (27-9, L) Southern Conn. 9 6 1998 (24-14, W) Florida Int’l 0 1 2002 (35-26, L) Springfield 4 10 1994 (24-13, L) Fordham 4 4 2007 (23-20, W) St. Francis (Pa.) 15 0 2016 (20-9, W) Gannon 1 0 1996 (40-29, W) St. John’s 2 0 2001 (31-6, W) Georgia Southern 0 1 2009 (29-26, L) St. Lawrence 6 5 1997 (49-0, W) Hampden-Sydney 1 0 1977 (51-45, W) St. Peter’s 1 0 2003 (64-9, W) Hobart 1 0 1979 (10-0, W) Stephen F. Austin 0 1 2010 (59-14, L) Hofstra 3 11 2008 (22-16, W) Stonehill 2 0 1998 (52-0, W) HOLY CROSS 2 1 2016 (45-28, W) STONY BROOK 11 7 2016 (13-6, W) Ithaca 5 14 1994 (22-11, L) New Jersey 0 2 1996 (38-18, L) Jacksonville 1 0 2008 (28-0, W) Towson 2 2 2013 (44-17, L) JAMES MADISON 0 3 2015 (42-28, L) Union 4 9 1997 (54-0, W) King’s (Pa.) 2 0 1996 (49-21, W) U.S. Mer. Marine 0 1 1978 (14-8, L) Lehigh 1 1 2006 (17-16, W) VILLANOVA 0 3 2016 (27-3, L) MAINE 5 5 2016 (20-16, L) Wagner 14 2 2012 (30-0, L) Marist 3 0 1984 (43-0, W) W. Connecticut 6 1 1993 (50-6, W) Massachusetts 0 3 2009 (44-7, L) Widener 0 1 1977 (33-15, L) Mass.-Lowell 3 0 1999 (40-0, W) William Paterson 1 1 1994 (41-25, L) Mass. Maritime 1 0 1974 (75-6, W) Yale 1 0 2010 (23-20, W) Mercyhurst 1 0 1996 (20-10, W) Youngstown State 0 1 2012 (31-24, L) Merrimack 2 0 1998 (24-6, W) 2017 OPPONENTS IN BOLD Morgan State 1 0 2017 (26-0, W)

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DECORATED BACKFIELD UAlbany has two Preseason All-Americans in its backfield this RANKED OPPONENTS HISTORY season. Running back Elijah Ibitokun-Hanks and fullback Anthony Manzo-Lewis both have been named to STATS FCS Preseason • The Great Danes have played at least one ranked opponent every season since 2002. All-America Teams. Ibitokun-Hanks, a junior, was named to the first-team and Manzo-Lewis, a senior, was named to the second- UALBANY VS. RANKED DIVISION I FCS TEAMS team. Nov. 18, 2000 #12 Hofstra 55, UAlbany 28 Sept. 7, 2002 #1 Montana 45, UAlbany 7 NOV. 23, 2002 UALBANY 24, #21 DUQUESNE 0 (ECAC CLASSIC) THREE ON ALL-CAA TEAM Sept. 6, 2003 #6 Northeastern 51, UAlbany 0 Running back Elijah Ibitokun-Hanks, fullback Anthony Manzo- Oct. 2, 2004 #21 Lehigh 44, UAlbany 14 Lewis and defensive lineman Malachi Hoskins all were named to Sept. 10, 2005 #24 Hofstra 36, UAlbany 7 the CAA Preseason All-Conference team. Sept. 17, 2005 #25 Massachusetts 40, UAlbany 0 SEPT. 16, 2006 UALBANY 17, #11 DELAWARE 10 SEPT. 23, 2006 UALBANY 19, #23 CENTRAL CONN. ST. 14 WELCOME BACK, WILL Sept. 15, 2007 #19 Hofstra 28, UAlbany 13 Will Fiacchi, UAlbany’s all-time passing leader with 7,150 yards, Sept. 22, 2007 #2 Montana 35, UAlbany 14 is back with the program this season as an offensive assistant. Dec. 1, 2007 #24 Dayton 42, UAlbany 21 (Gridiron Classic) Fiacchi playede with the Great Ganes from 2011 to 2014, Aug. 30, 2008 #5 Massachusetts 28, UAlbany 16 Sept. 20, 2008 #10 New Hampshire 32, UAlbany 24 throwing 44 TD passes against 21 interceptions with a career Sept. 27, 2008 #17 Delaware 38, UAlbany 7 completion percentage of .568. Sept. 12, 2009 #17 Massachusetts 44, UAlbany 7 SEPT. 19, 2009 UALBANY 20, #20 MAINE 16 POLL TIME Sept. 11, 2010 #10 Stephen F. Austin 59, UAlbany 14 UAlbany was receiving votes the past two weeks in the STATS Nov. 26, 2011 #22 Stony Brook 31, UAlbany 28 (NCAA First Round) Sept. 15, 2012 #5 Youngstown State 31, UAlbany 24 FCS TOP 25 Preseason poll after being ranked No. 24 to open SEPT. 22, 2012 UALBANY 30, #23 MAINE 20 the season. The Great Danes were picked sixth in the CAA Oct. 5, 2013 #21 James Madison 40, UAlbany 13 preseason poll. Oct. 19, 2013 #7 Towson 44, UAlbany 17 Nov. 9, 2013 #8 Maine 33, UAlbany 27 Nov. 16, 2013 #23 New Hampshire 37, UAlbany 20 NFL COACHING CONNECTIONS Oct. 11, 2014 #20 Richmond 41, UAlbany 28 The Great Danes have four former NFL players currently on the Nov. 1, 2014 #2 New Hampshire 49, #23 UAlbany 24 coaching staffL associate head coach Bernard Clark, offensive Nov. 15, 2014 #6 Villanova 48, UAlbany 31 line coach Jim Sweeney, defensive line coach Delbert Cowsette, Sept. 19, 2015 #12 James Madison 42, UAlbany 28 and tight ends coach Nate Byham. Oct. 17, 2015 #25 Villanova 37, UAlbany 0 Oct. 21, 2015 #6 Richmond 38, UAlbany 31 • Clark was a linebacker for the Cincinnati Bengals and Seattle Oct. 8, 2016 #6 Richmond 36, UAlbany 30 (3OT) Seahawks, playing three seasons in the NFL and two in the Oct. 22, 2016 #16 Villanova 24, UAlbany 13 AFL. A 16-year veteran of the NFL, Nov. 12, 2016 UAlbany 36, #21 Stony Brook 25 • Sweeney was second round pick in the 1984 draft. He was named to the All-NFL Rookie Team after his first season with Seth Thomas (TE) Carolina Free agent the New York Jets; he played 11 seasons with the Jets, with 1998 Matt Caliandro (DE) Tennessee Free agent 158 consecutive starts. 2005 Kurt Campbell (LB) Buffalo 7th round • Cowsette was drafted by the Washington Redskins and Geir Gudmundsen (OL) Buffalo Free agent played for the New York Giants, Tampa Bay Buccaneers and 2007 Rashad Barksdale (CB) Philadelphia 6th round Chicago Bears from 2000-2006. Andre Coleman (DE) San Diego Free agent • Byham was a sixth-round pick in the 2010 Draft by the San Jacob Hobbs (OL) Philadelphia Free agent Francisco 49ers. He played in 29 NFL games, playing 14 2013 Jon Morgan (LB) Detroit Free agent games, including three starts, with the 49ers before signing Drew Smith (RB) Buffalo Free agent with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for the 2012 and 2013 2014 Kadeem Williams (OL) Arizona Free agent seasons. 2015 Brian Parker (TE) San Diego Free agent 2016 Abner Logan (LB) Buffalo Free agent UALBANY NFL SIGNEES UAlbany has had 13 players signed to NFL teams. POSTSEASON APPEARANCES UAlbany has made seven postseason appearances in program 1997 Dan Gmelin (WR) San Diego Free agent history:

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• Nov. 19, 1977, NCAA DIII Quarterfinal (at Hampden-Sydney), 13. Oct. 10, 2009: 6,255 vs. Duquesne – W (55-10) 51-45, W 14. Sept. 26, 2015: 6,227 vs. Duquesne -- W (17-14) • Nov. 26, 1977, NCAA Division III Semifinal (at Widener), 33-15, 15. Sept. 10, 2005: 6,212 vs. Hofstra – L (36-7) L 16. Sept. 1, 2012: 6,194 vs. Colgate – W (40-23) • Nov. 23, 1985, ECAC-North DIII Championship (at Plymouth 17. Oct. 12, 1996: 6,082 vs. Union – L (23-6) State), 33-21, W 18. Sept. 12, 2015: 6,081 vs. Rhode Island – W (35-7) • Nov. 23, 2002, ECAC Division I-AA Classic (vs. Duquesne), 19. Nov. 16, 2013: 6,044 vs. UNH – L (37-20) 24-0, W • Dec. 1, 2007, Gridiron Classic (at Dayton), 42-21, L UALBANY’S TOP FOOTBALL ATTENDANCE MARKS • Dec. 6, 2008, Gridiron Classic (vs. Jacksonville), 28-0, W 1. 25,201 at James Madison, 10-5-13 – L (40-13) • Nov. 26, 2011, NCAA DI FCS Playoffs First Round (at Stony 2. 23,097 at Montana, 9-22-07 – L (35-14) Brook), 31-28, L 3. 22,196 at Delaware, 9-27-08 – L (38-7) 4. 22,016 at Delaware, 9-16-06 – W (17-10) OVERTIME GAMES 5. 20,872 at Buffalo, 9-5-15 – L (51-14) The Great Danes have fallen in each of their past four overtime 6. 20,118 at Old Dominion, 9-28-13 – L (66-10) games. UAlbany recorded the program’s first ever overtime victory T-6. 20,118 at Old Dominion, 9-2-17 — L (31-17) in a 22-16 decision against Hofstra on Sept. 13, 2008. TB David 8. 19,511 at Montana, 9-7-02 – L (45-7) McCarty’s 7-yard touchdown run decided the outcome. UAlbany 9. 18,659 at James Madison, 9-19-15 – L (42, 28) suffered setbacks in its previous two OT decisions. 10. 18,118 at Georgia Southern, 9-5-09 – L (29-26) 11. 15,840 at Youngstown State, 9-15-12 – L (31-23) UALBANY’S OVERTIME HISTORY 12. 17,363 at Delaware, 10-12-13 – L (33-30) Oct. 21, 2000: Sacred Heart 35, Albany 28 (OT) 13. 15,318 at Delaware, 11-7-15 -- W (17-6) Oct. 12, 2002: Drake 49, Albany 42 (2OT) 14. 15,112 vs. Massachusetts, 8-30-08 – L (28-16) Sept. 13, 2008: Albany 22, Hofstra 16 (OT) 15. 14,022 vs. Central Florida, 11-8-80 – W (28-27) Oct. 22, 2010: Central Conn. State 30, Albany 27 (OT) Sept. 3, 2011: Colgate 37, Albany 34 (OT) UALBANY’S BEST FCS TOTAL OFFENSE GAMES Sept. 14, 2013: Rhode Island 19, Albany 13 (OT) • 600 vs. Drake, Oct. 12, 2002 Oct. 8, 2016: Richmond 36, Albany 30 (3 OT) • 591 vs. Wagner, Nov. 1, 2003 • 573 vs. Central Conn. State, Oct. 22, 2011 • 543 vs. Canisius, Oct. 19, 2002 HOME CROWDS • 539 vs. Monmouth, Nov. 12, 2011 UAlbany broke its home attendance record with the opening of • 538 vs. Stony Brook, Oct. 25, 2003 Bob Ford Field on September 14, 2013, filling the stadium to its • 535 vs. Saint Francis, Pa., Oct. 23, 1999 capacity of 8,500. The Danes repeated the feat on homecoming • 524 vs. Sacred Heart, Oct. 13, 2007 against Towson, Oct. 19, 2013, homecoming vs. Richmond on Oct. • 523 vs. Saint Francis, Pa., Oct. 9, 2004 11, 2014, and homecoming vs. Maine on Oct. 10, 2015. Attendance • 518 vs. Colgate, Sept. 14, 2013 has topped 6,000 fans 18 times since 1973. • 511 vs. Monmouth, Sept. 29, 2012 • 504 vs. Sacred Heart, Oct. 18, 2008 UALBANY’S TOP HOME CROWDS 1. Oct. 10, 2015: 8,500 vs. Maine -- L (39-7) Oct. 11, 2014: 8,500 vs. Richmond -- L (41-28) Oct. 19, 2013: 8,500 vs. Towson – L (44-17) Sept. 14, 2013: 8,500 vs. Rhodes Island – L (19-13 OT) 4. Nov. 6, 1978: 7,500 vs. Ithaca – W (9-6) 5. Sept. 20, 1975: 7,500 vs. Ithaca – L (33-0) 6. Oct. 13, 2012: 6,852 vs. Saint Francis, Pa. – W (36-13) 7. Aug. 30, 2014: 6,748 vs. Holy Cross - W (14-13) 8. Oct. 9, 2010: 6,624 vs. Saint Francis, Pa. – W (48-0) 9. Oct. 5, 1974: 6,500 vs. RIT – W (49-7) 10. Sept. 10, 1984: 6,500 vs. Ithaca – W (10-6) 11. Oct. 13, 2007: 6,419 vs. Sacred Heart – W (38-7) 12. Sept. 21, 2013: 6,412 vs. CCSU – L (20-17)

6 University at Albany • Great Danes • Week 1 Game Notes WEEK 2 DEPTH CHART

OFFENSE DEFENSE

Pos. No. Player (Ht., Wt., Cl.) Pos. No. Player (Ht., Wt., Cl.) LT 75 Luke Ritter (RJr., 6-7, 286) DE 9 Malachi Hoskins (Sr., 6-3, 230) 72 Griffin Clancy (RSo., 6-7, 292) 52 Isaiah Powell (RJr, 6-0, 208) 98 Dean Grogg (RSO, 6-2, 232) LG 65 Jack Dudzinski (RJr, 6-4, 250) 66 Hunter Verdi (Fr, 6-5, 330) NG 90 D. Timmons (RSr, 5-11, 262) 97 Ibn Foster (RFr, 6-3, 322) C 73 Micah Royster (RFr, 6-2, 270) 63 Sam Davis (RSo, 6-3, 310) DT 54 Nick Dillon (Jr, 6-2, 271) or RG 61 S. Kennedy (RSo, 6-4, 242) 93 Antoine White (RJr, 6-2, 286) 60 C. Christian (RFr, 6-4, 280) DE 81 Brian Dolce (RJR, 6-5, 238) RT 71 Tim Wade (RSr, 6-4, 275) 94 Nick Griffin (Jr, 6-5, 248) 70 Eric Carter (Jr, 6-3, 270) LB 6 Julian Cox (RJr, 6-2, 210) TE 49 A. Manzo-Lewis (Sr, 6-2, 245) 45 Levi Metheny (RFr, 6-1, 205) 86 LJ Wesneski (RFr, 6-3, 235) LB 51 Nate Hatalsky (RSr, 6-0, 225) WR 85 Brad Harris (RSr, 6-3, 199) or 83 D. McDonald (So, 5-11, 180) 59 D. Thompson (RJr, 6-1, 212)

Slot 4 J. Crockett (RJr, 5-8, 159) LB 12 Eli Mencer (RSo, 6-2, 215) 88 Austin Ellis (RSo, 5-10, 175) or 50 Damian Young (RSr, 6-0, 219) WR 5 Jerod Diggs (Sr, 5-11, 188) 84 Jerah Reeves (So, 6-2, 180) CB 25 Jamal Robsinon (Sr, 5-9, 178) 30 Rocco Marcucci (So, 6-0, 160) QB 7 Will Brunson (RSo, 6-4, 190) 10 Neven Sussman (Jr, 6-3, 216) FS 23 Josh Wynn (Jr, 6-3, 196) 27 Hayden Specht (RFr, 5-9, 180) RB 20 K. Rodgers Jr. (Jr, 5-10, 205) 21 Karl Mofor (Fr., 5-8, 211) SS 8 Mason Gray (Jr, 5-11, 185) 2 Tyler Carswell (So, 5-11, 170) FB 49 A. Manzo-Lewis (Sr, 6-2, 245) 14 Murad Hussain (RFr, 6-3, 200) CB 22 Kareem Brown (RJr, 5-10, 180) 1 Ty Tobias (So, 5-10, 165)

SPECIALISTS

Pos. No. Player (Ht., Wt., Cl.) P 10 Neven Sussman (Jr, 6-3, 216) 42 Ethan Stark (RJr, 6-3, 216)

K 42 Ethan Stark (RJr, 6-3, 196) 58 Dylan Burns (RFr, 5-8, 173)

Snap 28 Paul Casanzio (Jr, 5-11, 210) 39 Tristan Sokach-Minnick (Fr, 6-0, 205)

Hold 10 Neven Sussman (Jr, 6-3, 216) 88 Austin Ellis (RSo, 5-10, 175)

KOR 5 Jerod Diggs (Sr, 5-11, 188) 21 Karl Mofor (Fr, 5-8, 211)

PR 83 D. McDonald (So, 5-11, 180) or 88 Austin Ellis (RSo, 5-10, 175)

University at Albany • Great Danes • Week 1 Game Notes University at Albany • Great Danes • Week 1 Game Notes 7 NUMERICAL ROSTER

No. Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Yr. Hometown (Previous School) 54 Nick Dillon DL 6-0 276 Jr. Linclonshire, Ill. (Eastern Michigan) 1 Ty Tobias CB 5-9 158 So. Oxon Hill, Md. (Potomac) 55 Brady Wisniewski LB 6-2 205 RFr. Endwell, N.Y. (Maine-Endwell) 2 Tyler Carswell CB 5-11 170 So. Pittsburgh, Pa. (Montour) 56 Ryan Lape OL 6-2 271 RFr. Miami, Fla. (Gulliver Prep) 3 Justin Walker LB 6-0 227 Jr. Bayonne, N.J. (Lackawanna College) 57 Brian Pitts DL 6-3 225 RSo. McLean, Va. (Langley) 4 Jordan Crockett WR 5-7 160 RJr. Fort Washington, Md. (Bishop McNamara) 59 DaSharnte Thompson LB 5-11 228 RJr. Olney, Md. (Good Counsel) 5 Jerod Diggs WR 5-11 188 Sr. Washington, D.C. (Lackawanna College) 60 Corey Christian OL 6-3 265 RFr. Scranton, Pa. (Scranton Prep) 6 Julian Cox LB 6-2 217 RJr. New Castle, Pa. (New Castle) 61 Sean Kennedy OL 6-4 275 RSo. Staten Island, N.Y. (St. Peter’s) 7 Will Brunson QB 6-2 197 RSo. Myrtle Beach, S.C. (Carolina Forest) 63 Sam Davis OL 6-2 286 RSo. Johnstown, N.Y. (Johnstown) 8 Mason Gray S 5-11 193 Jr. Washington, D.C. (St. John’s College Prep) 64 Dominick Ferrara OL 6-0 279 RFr. Cedar Grove, N.J. (Cedar Grove) 9 Malachi Hoskins DL 6-2 243 Sr. Queens, N.Y. (Loomis Chaffee) 65 Jack Dudzinski OL 6-3 281 RJr. Fulton, Md. (Reservoir) 10 Neven Sussman QB/P 6-3 218 Jr. Sandy Spring, Md. (Sherwood) 66 Hunter Verdi OL 6-5 330 Fr. Plantsville, Conn. (Cheshire Academy) 11 Marquis Thornes WR 6-3 197 Fr. Baltimore, Md. (McDonogh) 67 Kassy Desir OL 6-2 286 RFr. Pembroke Pines, Fla. (Flanagan) 12 Eli Mencer LB 6-2 220 RSo. Altoona, Pa. (Altoona) 69 Vincent Pastore LB 5-11 218 Fr. Huntington Station, N.Y. (Walt Whitman) 13 Tim Voorhis WR 5-9 175 RSo. Queensbury, N.Y. (Morrisville State) 70 Eric Carter OL 6-3 278 Jr. Jersey City, N.J. (Monroe College) 14 Murad Hussain TE 6-2 221 RFr. Baltimore, Md. (Franklin) 71 Tim Wade OL 6-3 281 RSr. Middletown, N.Y. (Middletown) 15 Damon Burton S 5-9 183 Fr. Rochester, N.Y. (Aquinas Institute) 72 Griffin Clancy OL 6-5 300 RSo. Saratoga Springs, N.Y. (Saratoga Springs) 16 Jake Thompson QB 6-2 215 RFr. Johnson City, N.Y. (Johnson City) 73 Micah Royster OL 6-2 276 RFr. Largo, Md. (St. John’s) 18 Ryan O’Malley QB 6-0 177 RFr. Central Valley, N.Y. (Monroe-Woodbury) 75 Luke Ritter OL 6-6 303 RJr. Milford, Pa. (Delaware Valley) 19 Dylan Burns PK 5-8 173 RFr. Massapequa, N.Y. (Plainedge) 77 Ryan McCormac OL 6-0 287 RFr. New Hartford, N.Y. (New Hartford) 20 Kendall Rodgers Jr. RB 5-10 198 RJr. Lakewood, Calif. (Golden West College) 79 Will Haag OL 6-3 260 Fr. Syracuse, N.Y. (West Genesee) 21 Karl Mofor RB 5-8 219 Fr. Greenbelt, Md. (Eleanor Roosevelt) 80 Lukas Repetti TE 6-4 269 RJr. White Plains, N.Y. (White Plains) 22 Kareem Brown CB 5-9 171 RJr. Daphne, Ala. (Coffeyville CC) 81 Brian Dolce DL 6-6 260 RJr. Melville, N.Y. (St. Anthony’s) 23 Josh Wynn S 6-3 199 Jr. Albany, N.Y. (Christian Brothers Academy) 82 Isaih Clarke WR 6-1 203 RSo. Alexandria, Va. (TC Williams) 24 Elijah Ibitokun-Hanks RB 5-8 194 Jr. Newark, N.J. (Don Bosco) 83 Donovan McDonald WR 5-11 170 So. West Orange, N.J. (Nebraska) 25 Jamal Robinson CB 5-9 175 Sr. Mitchellville, Md. (DeMatha) 84 Jerah Reeves WR 6-3 187 So. Williamsport, Pa. (Williamsport) 26 Craig Ransome RB 5-11 205 Fr. Penn Grove, N.J. (Blair Academy) 85 Brad Harris WR 6-3 206 RSr. Orlando, Fla. (University) 27 Hayden Specht S 5-7 169 RFr. Cincinnati, Ohio (St. Xavier) 86 LJ Wesneski TE 6-2 211 RFr. Plymouth, Pa. (Wyoming Valley West) 28 Paul Casanzio LS 5-10 213 Jr. Rochester, N.Y. (Irondequoit) 87 Eugene Reyes WR 6-4 190 RSo. Albany, N.Y. (Colonie) 29 Daniel Banks CB 5-9 161 Fr. Macondonia, Ohio (Nordonia) 88 Austin Ellis WR 5-9 176 RSo. Ravena, N.Y. (Christian Brothers Academy) 30 Rocco Marucci CB 6-0 173 So. Pembroke Pines, Fla. (Flanagan) 90 DaeSean Timmons DL 5-11 273 RSr. Baltimore, Md. (DeMatha Catholic) 31 Isaiah Watson LB 6-2 221 Fr. Egg Harbor City, N.J. (Cedar Creek) 91 Anthony Lang DL 6-2 228 Fr. Jamaica, N.Y. (Christ the King) 32 Marcel Ngachie LB 5-10 242 Sr. Silver Springs, Md. (Our Lady of Good Counsel) 92 Mazon Walker DL 5-9 251 Fr. Huber Heights, Ohio (Anthony Wayne) 33 John Stycznski WR 6-1 194 RFr. South Glens Falls, N.Y. (South Glens Falls) 93 Antoine White DL 6-2 280 RJr. Millville, N.J. (Penn State University) 34 Solomon Simay WR 5-8 173 Fr. Lorton, Va. (SCHS) 94 Nick Griffin DL 6-4 264 Jr. Loudonville, N.Y. (Milford Academy) 35 Devin Henry CB 6-1 176 Fr. Melville, N.Y. (St. Anthony’s) 95 Foussenie Traore DL 6-1 272 RJr. Washington, D.C. (Friendship Collegiate Acad.) 36 Jaylen McIntyre RB 5-9 223 So. Schenectady, N.Y. (CBA) 96 Zach Verdi DL 6-1 265 Fr. Plantsville, Conn. (Cheshire Academy) 37 Tocorey Oughterson S 5-11 180 So. Brooklyn, N.Y. (Grand Street Campus) 97 Ibn Foster DL 6-3 322 RFr. Montvale, N.J. (St. Joseph Regional) 38 Nnamdi Nwaigwe S 6-1 198 RSr. Valley Stream, N.Y. (Wagner) 98 Dean Grogg DL 6-1 245 RSo. Watchung, N.J. (Morristown Beard) 39 Tristan Sokach-Minnick LS 6-0 205 Fr. West Pittston, Pa. (Wyoming Area) 99 Roberto Roena DL 6-3 247 RFr. Middleburg Heights, Ohio (St. Edward) 41 Aaaquil Sheppard TE 6-1 223 Sr. Bronx, N.Y. (Iona Prep) 42 Ethan Stark PK 6-3 216 RJr. Erie, Pa. (McDowell) Sirvatis Dennis II CB 6-0 188 RSo. Clay, N.Y. (Onondaga CC) 43 Tadriek Johnson WR 5-11 178 Jr. Buffalo, N.Y. (Amherst Central) Josh Garvin RB 5-9 185 Fr. Melville, N.Y. (Hills East) 44 Danny Damico LB 6-0 235 Fr. Manlius, N.Y. (CBA) Ta’Von Granison WR 5-10 188 Fr. Rochester, N.Y. (Greece Athena) 45 Levi Metheny LB 6-0 225 RFr. Bethel Park, Pa. (Bethel Park) Tre (Harry) Davis RB 5-9 189 So. Woodbine, Md. (West Virginia State) 46 Kaija Collette S 5-7 193 R-Fr. Germantown, Md. (Clarksburg) Zac Barnard DE 6-2 246 Fr. Atco, N.J. (Peddie) 47 Ryan Gilroy TE 6-3 237 Sr. New York, N.Y. (New Mexico Military Institute) Amil Rodriquez WR 6-1 200 Fr. Albany, N.Y. (Green Tech) 48 Prince Klutsey LB 5-11 200 Jr. Queens, N.Y. (Lincoln) AJ Mistler S 6-0 200 Fr. Staten Island, N.Y. (St. Peter’s) 49 Anthony Manzo-Lewis FB/TE 6-0 257 Sr. Montvale, N.J. (St. Joseph Regional) 50 Damian Young LB 6-0 219 RSr. Groton, N.Y. (Groton) 51 Nate Hatalsky LB 6-0 229 RSr. Mechanicville, N.Y. (Mechanicville) 52 Isaiah Powell DE 6-0 219 RJr. Oradell, N.J. (Bergen Catholic) 53 Ryan Solt OL 6-2 290 Fr. Hardin, Pa. (James M. Coughlin) No. Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Yr. Hometown (Previous School)

8 University at Albany • Great Danes • Week 1 Game Notes No. Name...... Pos. 54 Nick Dillon...... DL 1 Ty Tobias ...... CB STARTERS RETURNING 55 Brady Wisniewski ...... LB 2 Tyler Carswell...... CB 56 Ryan Lape ...... OL 3 Justin Walker...... LB OFFENSE: 6 57 Brian Pitts ...... DL 4 Jordan Crockett ...... WR ...... QB – Will Brunson/Nevin Sussman 59 DaSharnte Thompson ��LB ...... RB – Elijah Ibitokun-Hanks 5 Jerod Diggs ...... WR 60 Corey Christian ...... OL ...... TE/FB – Anthony Manzo-Lewis 6 Julian Cox ...... LB ...... WR – Jordan Crockett 61 Sean Kennedy ...... OL 7 Will Brunson ...... QB ...... WR – Austin Ellis 63 Sam Davis ...... OL ...... OL – Tim Wade 8 Mason Gray ...... S 64 Dominick Ferrara ...... OL 9 Malachi Hoskins ...... DL DEFENSE: 8 65 Jack Dudzinski ...... OL 10 Neven Sussman ...... QB ...... DL – Malachi Hoskins 66 Hunter Verdi...... OL ...... DL – DaeShan Timmons 11 Marquis Thornes ...... WR 67 Kassy Desir ...... OL ...... DL – Brian Dolce 12 Eli Mencer ...... LB ...... DL – Nick Dillon 69 Vincent Pastore...... LB 13 Tim Voorhis ...... WR ...... LB – Julian Cox 70 Eric Carter ...... OL ...... CB – Jamal Robinson 14 Murad Hussain ...... TE 71 Tim Wade ...... OL ...... S – Josh Wynn 15 Damon Burton ...... S ...... S – Mason Gray 72 Griffin Clancy ...... OL 16 Jake Thompson ...... QB 73 Micah Royster ...... OL SPECIAL TEAMS: 4 18 Ryan O’Malley...... QB 75 Luke Ritter...... OL ...... K – Ethan Stark 19 Dylan Burns...... PK ...... LS – Paul Casanzio 77 Ryan McCormac...... OL 20 Kendall Rodgers Jr...... RB ...... KOR – Kareen Brown 79 Will Haag ...... OL ...... KOR – Kendall Rodgers Jr. 21 Karl Mofor ...... RB 80 Lukas Repetti ...... TE 22 Kareem Brown ...... CB 81 Brian Dolce ...... DL 23 Josh Wynn ...... S STARTERS LOST 82 Isaih Clarke ...... WR 24 Elijah Ibitokun-Hanks �� RB 83 Donovan McDonald ...... WR 25 Jamal Robinson ...... CB OFFENSE: 5 84 Jerah Reeves ...... WR ...... TE – Nic Ketter 26 Craig Ransome...... RB ...... OL – Kevin Malloy 85 Brad Harris ...... WR 27 Hayden Specht ...... S ...... OL – Michael Senn 86 LJ Wesneski ...... TE 28 Paul Casanzio ...... LS ...... OL – Adam Wierbinski 87 Eugene Reyes ...... WR ...... OL – Matthew Campion 29 Daniel Banks...... CB 88 Austin Ellis ...... WR 30 Rocco Marucci ...... CB DEFENSE: 3 90 DaeSean Timmons ...... DL 31 Isaiah Watson ...... LB ...... LB – Michael Nicastro 91 Anthony Lang...... DL ...... LB – Neil Morrison 32 Marcel Ngachie ...... LB ...... CB – Rayshan Clark 92 Mazon Walker ...... DL 33 John Stycznski...... WR 93 Antoine White ...... DL 34 Solomon Simay...... WR SPECIAL TEAMS: 2 94 Nick Griffin...... DL ...... P – Jon Martin 35 Devin Henry ...... CB ...... PR Cameron Wynn 95 Foussenie Traore ...... DL 36 Jaylen McIntyre ...... RB 96 Zach Verdi ...... DL 37 Tocorey Oughterson ��S PRONUNCIATION GUIDE 97 Ibn Foster ...... DL 38 Nnamdi Nwaigwe ...... S 98 Dean Grogg ...... DL 39 Tristan Sokach-Minnick �� LS Greg Gattuso...... ga-TWO-so 99 Roberto Roena ...... DL 41 Aaaquil Sheppard...... TE Marcel Ngachie ...... na-GAH-chee -- Sirvatis Dennis II...... CB 42 Ethan Stark ...... PK Nnamdi Nwaigwe...... NAHM-dee; nuh-WAHG-way -- Josh Garvin...... RB 43 Tadriek Johnson ...... WR Elijah Ibitokun-Hanks...... E-B-token-Hanks -- Amil Rodriquez ...... WR 44 Danny Damico ...... LB Malachi Hoskins...... Mal-a-kai -- Ta’ Von Granison...... WR 45 Levi Metheny ...... LB Tim Voorhis...... Voor-hees -- Zac Barnard...... DE 46 Kaija Collette...... S Karl Mofor...... Mo-four -- AJ Mistler...... S 47 Ryan Gilroy ...... TE John Stycznski...... Stiz-in-ski 48 Prince Klutsey ...... LB Tocorey Oughterson...... Ta-corey Otter-son 49 Anthony Manzo-Lewis ...... FB/TE Kaija Collette...... Kai-jah 50 Damian Young ...... LB Nate Hatalsky...... Huh-tall-ski 51 Nate Hatalsky ...... LB Micah Royster...... Muh-kai 52 Isaiah Powell ...... DE Aaaquil Sheppard...... Ah-keel 53 Ryan Solt ...... OL

University at Albany • Great Danes • Week 1 Game Notes University at Albany • Great Danes • Week 1 Game Notes 9 HEAD COACH GREG GATTUSO

Greg Gattuso enters his fourth season at the helm of the UAlbany football program in 2017. THE GATTUSO FILE UAlbany had its best season as a CAA member in 2016, finishing 7-4 with a 4-4 conference tally and was PERSONAL ranked for five weeks, including as high as #16. UAlba- Date of Birth ��May 18, 1962 ny earned its first-ever victory over an FBS opponent with a 22-16 road win over Buffalo plus earned wins Hometown ��Pittsburgh, Pa. over NCAA Tournament participants New Hampshire Alma Mater ��Penn State ‘83 and Saint Francis. The Great Danes earned a program Pronunciation ��ga-TWO-so record six All-CAA players, including three on the First Wife �� Colleen Team with Elijah Ibitokun-Hanks, an All-American with Children �� Jacqueline 1,401 rushing yards for fourth in all of FCS, Anthony Manzo-Lewis and Michael Nicastro. ��Kaitlin With a 7-5 overall record and 3-5 mark in the CAA, Gattuso led the Great Danes to a six-win turnaround COACHING EXPERIENCE in his inaugural season in 2014. Going undefeated in University at Albany non-conference play while opening the season with four straight victories, the Great Danes received votes 2014-present...... Head Coach in the national polls for 10 consecutive weeks. UAlbany appeared in The Sports Network Top-25 for four weeks, ranking as high as No. 23. University of Maryland Enforcing discipline and care of the football, UAlbany led the nation in turnover margin (1.25) as well as fumble recoveries (20), while quarterback Will Fiacchi became UAlbany’s all-time leading passer 2012-13..Defensive Line/Asst. Head Coach with 7,150 career yards and broke the program’s single-season passing record with 2,636 yards. 2011 �� Defensive Line Marking the University’s second season as an associate member of the CAA, Gattuso led the Danes to the program’s first three CAA wins, overcoming Rhode Island, Maine, and Stony Brook. University of Pittsburgh Under Gattuso’s direction, UAlbany had a group of seven players who were honored by the CAA. 2008-10 �Defensive Line/Asst. Head Coach Running back Omar Osbourne was named to the second team, while tight end Brian Parker, offensive 2006-07 �� Defensive Line lineman Kevin Malloy, place kicker Patrick Toole, and linebacker Michael Nicastro were all named to the CAA’s third team. In addition, wide receiver Jake Meek was the recipient of the Chuck Boone Leadership 2005-06...... Tight Ends/Recruiting Coord. Award. In 2015, the Danes earned CAA victories over Rhode Island and perennial power Delaware, and had Duquesne University three earn all-conference accolades. As a redshirt freshman, Julian Cox was named the Defensive Rookie 1993-2004 ��Head Coach of the Year and was named to the third team along with Kevin Malloy and Samuel Gray. 1992 ��Assistant Coach Gattuso, a former head coach at Duquesne University and assistant head coach at both Pittsburgh and Maryland, was named the University at Albany’s head football coach in December of 2013. Gattuso 1987 ��Assistant Coach became the second football coach in the program’s 41-varsity season history, taking the reins from program architect Bob Ford. Seton La Salle (Pa.) High School Throughout both his playing and coaching career, Gattuso boasts a long history of exceptional 1989-1991 ��Head Coach success. As a defensive lineman at Penn State, Gattuso helped lead the Nittany Lions to a national title 1985 ��Junior Varsity Coach

Center Township (Pa.) High School 1986 �� Defensive Coordinator

Penn State University 1984 �� Graduate Assistant

PLAYING EXPERIENCE Penn State University 1980-83 ��Defensive Lineman 1982 ��National Champion

10 University at Albany • Great Danes • Week 1 Game Notes in 1982. In his first collegiate head-coaching role, Gattuso piloted Duquesne to a 97-32 record HEAD COACHING HISTORY during his 12-season tenure, and while making three bowl appearances at Pittsburgh, he turned the defensive line into one of the best in the nation as an assistant head coach and hauled in a top-10 recruiting class. 1993 Duquesne 4-6 Gattuso came to UAlbany after spending three seasons as a member Randy Edsall’s 1994 Duquesne 6-4 University of Maryland coaching staff. There, he led the defensive line that ranked among the top in the ACC and was promoted to the position of assistant head coach in February 2012. 1995 Duquesne 10-1 ECAC Bowl During his tenure with the Terrapins, Gattuso developed current NFL player Joe Vellano 1996 Duquesne 10-1 ECAC Bowl into an NFL-ready defensive lineman, as Vellano earned All-America and All-ACC honors. In addition, Gattuso tutored All-ACC defensive lineman A.J. Francis, who signed with the Miami 1997 Duquesne 7-3 Dolphins at the conclusion of his collegiate career. 1998 Duquesne 8-3 Prior to Maryland, Gattuso spent six seasons at Pittsburgh (2005-10) where he turned the Panthers’ defensive line into one of the team’s major strengths. The line was one of the 1999 Duquesne 8-3 top sack producers in the nation, as Brandon Lindsey (10.0) and Jabaal Sheard (9.0) both 2000 Duquesne 10-1 ranked in the top 20 nationally in sacks during the 2010 regular season and Pittsburgh led the nation in that category in 2009 (3.6 per game). Gattuso developed three Big East Defensive 2001 Duquesne 8-3 ECAC Classic Player of the Year winners, as Sheard received the honor in 2010, and defensive linemen Greg 2002 Duquesne 11-1 ECAC Classic Romeus and Mick Williams shared the award in 2009. Gattuso initially joined the Pitt staff as tight ends coach and recruiting coordinator in 2003 Duquesne 8-3 ECAC Classic 2005. In his first season, he helped the Panthers sign a recruiting class rated 10th in the nation 2004 Duquesne 7-3 by Scout.com, 16th by ESPN.com and 21st by Rivals.com. He began coaching the defensive 2014 UAlbany 7-5 line in 2006 and was promoted to assistant head coach in 2008. Scout.com named Gattuso the Big East Recruiter of the Year in 2007. During his tenure, The Panthers logged a 26-12 2015 UAlbany 3-8 overall record, a 15-6 mark in the Big East, and appeared in three bowl games. 2016 UAlbany 7-4 Before Pitt, Gattuso had a successful 12-year stint (1993-2004) as head coach at Duquesne University where he built the Dukes into one of the most elite I-AA football programs in the nation. The winningest coach in school history, the Dukes went 97-32 (.752) under his direction, Duquesne Totals 97-32 (.752) won eight Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) titles, made five bowl appearances, and captured the 2003 Mid-Major Division I-AA national championship. UAlbany Totals 17-17 (.500) The Western Pennsylvania native was twice named the national Mid-Major I-AA Coach Career Totals 114-49 (.699) of the Year and was a seven-time MAAC Coach of the Year. The Dukes dominated the conference during his tenure, going 66-7 (.904) in league play, including a 33-game winning streak. Gattuso was an assistant coach at Duquesne in 1992 before taking over the head coaching post the following year. From 1989-1991, he served as head coach at his high school alma mater, Seton-LaSalle. Taking over a team that went 6-34 during the four seasons prior to his arrival, Gattuso led the Rebels to a 28-10-1 mark (.731), including three WPIAL playoff berths, a WPIAL championship and Parkway Conference title. During his playing career, Gattuso was named the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette’s Class AA Player of the Year his senior season at Seton-LaSalle and was a two-time All-East defensive lineman at Penn State. He was a member of the Lions’ 1982 national title team and graduated in 1983 with a bachelor’s degree in administration and criminal justice. Gattuso and his wife Colleen have two daughters, Jacqueline and Kaitlin.

University at Albany • Great Danes • Week 1 Game Notes University at Albany • Great Danes • Week 1 Game Notes 11 GAME 1: AT OLD DOMINION

Quickie Statistics (Final) Albany vs Old Dominion (Sep 02, 2017 at Norfolk, Va.)

UALBANY ODU Score 17 31 FIRST DOWNS 18 15 RUSHES-YARDS (NET) 41-115 31-98 PASSING YDS (NET) 160 187 Passes Att-Comp-Int 31-13-1 26-18-2 TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS 72-275 57-285 Fumble Returns-Yards 0-0 0-0 Punt Returns-Yards 1-2 5-35 Kickoff Returns-Yards 2-39 2-44 Interception Returns-Yards 2-0 1-0 Punts (Number-Avg) 8-41.0 5-50.8 Fumbles-Lost 0-0 3-1 Penalties-Yards 7-65 3-30 Possession Time 33:52 26:08 Third-Down Conversions 4 of 15 4 of 12 Fourth-Down Conversions 1 of 2 1 of 2 Red-Zone Scores-Chances 2-3 3-3

Albany Old Dominion Rushing No. Gain Loss Net TD Lg Avg Rushing No. Gain Loss Net TD Lg Avg Karl Mofor 21 102 3 99 1 31 4.7 LAWRY, Ray 5 48 4 44 1 41 8.8 Kendall Rodgers 7 26 0 26 0 9 3.7 JACKSON, G. 2 29 0 29 1 28 14.5 Neven Sussman 4 14 0 14 1 4 3.5 COX, Jeremy 14 29 7 22 0 11 1.6 TEAM 1 0 2 -2 0 0 -2.0 LARUSSA, Blake 1 12 0 12 0 12 12.0

Passing C-A-I Yds TD Long Sack Passing C-A-I Yds TD Long Sack Will Brunson 13-29-1 160 0 25 7 LARUSSA, Blake 14-20-2 161 1 55 0 Neven Sussman 0-2-0 0 0 0 0 HOY, Jordan 4-6-0 26 0 17 1

Receiving No. Yards TD Long Receiving No. Yards TD Long Jerod Diggs 4 62 0 21 COX, Jeremy 7 43 0 14 A. Manzo-Lewis 4 46 0 17 DUHART, J. 5 97 1 55 Karl Mofor 2 29 0 25 JACKSON, G. 3 22 0 14 Brad Harris 2 19 0 12 COX, Nijee 1 15 0 15

Punting No. Yds Avg Long In20 TB Punting No. Yds Avg Long In20 TB Neven Sussman 8 328 41.0 52 2 0 CATE, Bailey 5 254 50.8 65 2 0

Punt Returns No. Yards TD Long Punt Returns No. Yards TD Long Tim Voorhis 1 2 0 2 BROWN, Darrell 5 35 0 31

Kick Returns No. Yards TD Long Kick Returns No. Yards TD Long Jerod Diggs 2 39 0 22 SIMMONS, B. 1 21 0 21 COX, Jeremy 1 23 0 23

Tackles UA-A Total Sacks TFL Tackles UA-A Total Sacks TFL Nate Hatalsky 4-8 8.0 0.0 0.5 FOX, Miles 4-3 5.5 1.5 1.5 Malachi Hoskins 5-3 6.5 0.0 0.5 BERNHARD, Andre 3-3 4.5 0.0 0.0 Josh Wynn 4-4 6.0 0.0 0.0 THOMPSON, Rob 3-3 4.5 0.0 0.0 Justin Walker 3-5 5.5 0.0 0.0 BRANCH, Marvin 1-7 4.5 0.0 0.0

Qtr Time Scoring Play V-H 1st 09:15 ODU - LAWRY, Ray 41 yd run (RICE, Nick kick), 3-48 0:57 0 - 7 01:53 UALBANY - Ethan Stark 37 yd field goal, 9-30 3:55 3 - 7 2nd 12:22 ODU - SIMMONS, B. 2 yd run (RICE, Nick kick), 3-41 0:58 3 - 14 00:42 ODU - JACKSON, G. 1 yd run (RICE, Nick kick), 13-45 5:51 3 - 21 3rd 06:33 ODU - RICE, Nick 26 yd field goal, 11-77 4:55 3 - 24 4th 13:43 UALBANY - Neven Sussman 3 yd run (Ethan Stark kick), 13-75 7:50 10 - 24 08:42 UALBANY - Karl Mofor 31 yd run (Ethan Stark kick), 4-46 1:11 17 - 24 07:51 ODU - DUHART, J. 55 yd pass from LARUSSA, Blake (RICE, Nick kick), 2-75 0:51 17 - 31

12 University at Albany • Great Danes • Week 1 Game Notes GAME 2: AT MORGAN STATE

University at Albany • Great Danes • Week 1 Game Notes University at Albany • Great Danes • Week 1 Game Notes 13 2017 COMBINED STATISTICS Record: 1-1, 1-1 CAA

14 University at Albany • Great Danes • Week 1 Game Notes 2017 TEAM STATISTICS

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16 University at Albany • Great Danes • Week 1 Game Notes 2017 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS

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18 University at Albany • Great Danes • Week 1 Game Notes 2017 GAME HIGHS

UALBANY INDIVIDUAL GAME HIGHS OPPONENT INDIVIDUAL GAME HIGHS

UALBANY TEAM GAME HIGHS OPPONENT TEAM GAME HIGHS

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2016 CAA STANDINGS

------CAA------OVERALL------Record Percentage Record Percentage Streak New Hampshire 1-0 1.000 2-0 1.000 W-2 Stony Brook 1-0 1.000 1-1 0.500 W-1 James Madison* 0-0 0.000 2-0 1.000 W-2 UAlbany 0-0 0.000 1-1 0.500 W-1 Delaware 0-0 0.000 1-1 0.500 W-1 Elon 0-0 0.000 1-1 1.000 W-1 Richmond 0-0 0.000 1-1 0.500 W-1 Towson 0-0 0.000 1-1 0.500 W-1 Villanova 0-0 0.000 1-1 0.500 L-1 William & Mary 0-0 0.000 1-1 0.500 W-1 Maine 0-1 0.000 1-1 0.500 W-1 Rhode Island 0-1 0.000 0-2 0.000 L-2 * - CAA Champion, FCS National Champion

20 University at Albany • Great Danes • Week 1 Game Notes TEAM RECORDS

TEAM RECORDS SINCE 1999 (DIVISION I FCS ERA) SCORING OFFENSE

Rushing Yards...... 468 vs. Wagner, 11-1-03 Game...... 75 vs. Massachusetts Maritime, 10-11-74 Passing Yards...... 354 vs. Duquesne, 8-31-13 Half...... 47 vs. Mass. Maritime, 10-11-74 (2nd) Total Yards...... 600 vs. Drake, 10-12-02 Quarter...... 38 vs. C.W. Post, 9-27-97 (1st) First Downs...... 30 vs Canisius, 10-19-02 Most Season...... ��468, 1997 (12 games) ...... vs Fordham, 9-9-07 Fewest Season ��133, 1976 (9 games) ...... vs Rhode Island, 9-20-14 Low Rushing. Yards Allowed...... minus-51 vs. Robert Morris, 11-4-06 Low Passing Yards Allowed ��21 vs. Wagner, 10-28-06 SCORING DEFENSE Low Total Yards Allowed...... 74 vs. Central Conn. State, 9-13-03 Fewest First Downs Allowed...... 3 vs. St. Francis, Pa., 10-9-10 Game...... �� 65 by Hofstra, 10-27-90 Turnovers Forced...... 6 vs. James Madison, 9-19-15 Half...... 49 by Northeastern, 9-9-00 (1st) Quarter...... 28 by Springfield, 9-22-90 (2nd) ...... 6 vs. Rhode Island, 9-12-15 ...... 28 by Florida International, 11-9-02 (3rd) ...... 6 vs. Stony Brook, 10-2-99 ...... 28 by Northeastern, 9-9-00 (2nd) ...... 6 vs. Towson, 9-1-01 Most Season...... �� 351, 2013 (10 games) Points (Game)...... 64 vs. St. Peter’s, 10-4-03 Fewest Season ��85, 1981 (10 games) Points (Half)...... 41 vs. Duquesne (first), 10-10-09 Points (Quarter)...... 28 vs. Duquesne (second), 10-10-09 ...... 28 at Duquesne (second), 11-10-12 Victory Margin...... 55 vs. St. Peter’s (64-9), 10-4-03 MOST PASSING YARDS GAINED Loss Margin...... 56 vs. Old Dominion (66-10), 9-28-13 Game...... 398 vs. Southern Conn. State, 11-15-97 By Opposition �� 444, by Cortland, 10-28-78 Season...... 2,804, 2011 (350 attempts) By Opposition ��2,588, 2007 (386 attempts) MOST YARDS GAINED

Game...... 635 vs. Salisbury State, 10-31-92 (473 rushing, 162 passing) By Opposition ��625, by James Madison, 9-19-15 (350 rushing, 275 passing) MOST RUSHING YARDS GAINED ...... 619, by Cortland, 10-28-78 (175 rushing, 444 passing) ...... 619, by Southern Conn. State, 11-15-97 (253 rushing, 366 passing) Game �� 540 vs. Curry, 10-20-73 Season �� 5,035, 1997 (814 plays) By Opposition ��437, by Springfield, 9-22-90 By Opposition �� 4,520, 2015 (812 plays) Season �� 3,215, 2003 (568 rushes) By Opposition �� 2,337, 1991 (511 rushes)

TEAM SEASON RECORDS SINCE 1973

Most Wins...... 11, 1997 (11-1); 10, 1998 (10-1) Most Consecutive Wins �� 14, 1997-98 ...... 13, 1973-75 Most Consecutive Conference Wins �� 18, 10-13-07 to 10-24-09 Most Losses ��11, 2013 (11-1) ...... 8, 2015 (3-8) ...... 7, 1983 (3-7) ...... 1990 (3-7) ...... 1995 (3-7) ...... 2004 (4-7) Most Consecutive Losses. �� 10, 2013 ...... 7, 2004-05 ...... 5, 1990-91 Most Consecutive Games Without Being Shut Out ��90, 1994-2003; 38, 1986-90 Most Consecutive Wins at Home �� 12, 10-6-07 to 10-17-09 Most Consecutive Wins on Road �� 15, 1997-99 ...... �� 10, 1973-75 Most Consecutive Losses at Home �� 5, 2013 ...... 5, 1993-94 Most Consecutive Losses on Road �� 9, 1973-74 and 1984-85 Largest Margin of Victory...... 69, Massachusetts Maritime, 10-11-74 (75-6) Largest Margin of Defeat...... 58, by Hofstra, 10-27-90 (65-7) Consecutive Winning Seasons �� 7, 2006-12 ...... �� 4, 1996-99

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THE LAST TIME... DIVISION I FCS SINGLE-GAME HIGHS (1999-PRESENT) INTERCEPTION FOR TOUCHDOWN Rushing Yards...... 298, Elijah Ibitokun-Hanks at New Hampshire, 11-12-16 Albany: Rayshan Clark, 36 yards vs. Elon Rushing Touchdowns...... 4, Gary Jones vs. Wagner, 11-1-03 Tom & Mary Casey Stadium, 10-29-16 ...... 4, David McCarty vs. Jacksonville, 12-6-08 Opp.: Nasir Adderley of Delaware, 38 yards Touchdowns Scored...... 4, Gary Jones vs. Wagner, 11-1-03 Tom & Mary Casey Stadium, 11-5-16 ...... 4, David McCarty vs. Jacksonville, 12-6-08 KICKOFF RETURN FOR TOUCHDOWN Passing Yards...... 346, Will Fiacchi vs. Duquesne, 8-31-13 Albany: Dione Alston, 96 yards at Richmond Touchdown Passes...... 5, Dan Di Lella vs. Central Conn. State, 10-22-11 Robins Stadium, 10-31-15 ...... 4, Will Fiacchi vs. Delaware, 11-8-14 Opp.: Dalton Crossan of New Hampshire, 93 yards ...... 4, Dan Di Lella vs. Sacred Heart, 11-19-11 Bob Ford Field, 11-16-13 ...... 3, Will Fiacchi vs. Columbia, 9-27-14 ...... 3, Will Fiacchi vs. Robert Morris, 9-8-12 FUMBLE RETURN FOR TOUCHDOWN ...... 3, Michael Oliva vs. Stony Brook, 10-2-99 Albany: Rayshan Clark, 2 yards vs. Stony Brook Tom & Mary Casey Stadium, 11-19-16 ...... 3, Ryan Roeder vs. Robert Morris, 11-11-00 Opp.: Hunter Hudgins of Holy Cross, 0 yards ...... 3, Marcus Rotondi vs. St. John’s, 9-8-01 Fitton FIeld, 10-3-15 ...... 3, Ryan Roeder vs. Wagner, 9-22-01 ...... 3, Vinny Esposito vs. Duquesne, 10-4-08 PUNT RETURN FOR TOUCHDOWN Receiving Yards...... 251, Chris Phillis vs. Robert Morris, 11-11-00 Albany: Ryan Kirchner, 80 yards vs. Wagner, Receptions...... 12, Ryan Kirchner vs. Stony Brook, 11-26-11 University Field, 11-13-10 ...... 11, Cole King vs. Richmond, 10-11-14 Opp.: Kalif Raymond of Holy Cross, 67 yards ...... 10, Chris Phillis vs. Hofstra, 11-18-00 Fitton Field, 10-3-15 ...... 10, Tim Bush vs. Wagner, 11-15-08 BLOCKED PUNT - RETURN FOR TOUCHDOWN ...... 10, Tim Bush vs. Bryant, 10-17-09 Albany: Kyle Jordan, 19 yards vs. Colgate, ...... 10, Tim Bush vs. Central Conn. State, 10-31-09 University Field, 9-1-12 Touchdown Receptions...... 3, Cole King vs. Robert Morris, 9-8-12 Opp.: Michael Scott of Sacred Heart, 38 yards at ...... 3, Ryan Kirchner vs. Sacred Heart, 11-19-11 Campus Field, 10-21-00 ...... 2, Zee Roberson vs. Holy Cross, 9-17-16 ...... 2, Anthony Manzo-Lewis vs. Richmond, 10-31-15 100-YARD RUSHING GAME ...... 2, Brian Parker at Villanova, 11-15-14 Albany: Elijah Ibitokun-Hanks, 298 yards at New Hampshire Wildcat Stadium, 11-12-16 ...... 2, Josh Gontarek vs. Delaware, 11-8-14 Opp.: Wes Hills of Delaware, 122 yards ...... 2, Cole King at CCSU, 9-6-14 Tom & Mary Casey Stadium, 11-5-16 ...... 2, Kevin Chillis vs. Duquesne, 8-31-13 ...... 2, Tim Bush vs. Wagner, 11-15-08 200-YARD RUSHING GAME ...... 2, Chris Phillis vs. Wagner, 10-9-99 Albany: Elijah Ibitokun-Hanks, 298 yards at New Hampshire ...... 2, Chris Phillis vs. Wagner, 9-23-00 Wildcat Stadium, 11-12-16 ...... 2, Chris Phillis vs. Robert Morris, 11-11-00 Opp.: Donald Liotine of Stony Brook, 203 yards ...... 2, Jonathan Garrick vs. St. John’s, 9-8-01 LaValle Stadium, 11-21-15 ...... 2, Chris Phillis vs. Wagner, 9-22-01 100-YARD RECEIVING GAME All-Purpose Yards...... 305, Elijah Ibitokun-Hanks at New Hampshire, 11-12-16 Albany: Zee Roberson, 108 yards vs. Holy Cross Tackles...... 18, Rayshan Clark vs. Maine, 10-10-15 Tom & Mary Casey Stadium, 9-17-16 ...... 18, Christian Dorsey vs. Delaware, 11-8-14 Opp.: Kamron Lewis of St. Francis (Pa.), 121 yards ...... 18, Josh Bazan vs. Drake, 10-12-02 Tom & Mary Casey Stadium, 9-24-16 ...... 18, Colin Disch vs. Central Conn. State, 9-24-05 Interceptions...... 2, Rayshan Clark vs. Stony Brook, 11-19-16 200-YARD PASSING GAME ...... 2, Jon Morgan vs. Sacred Heart, 10-27-12 Albany: D.J. Crook, 261 yards vs. Duquesne Bob Ford Field, 9-26-15 ...... 2, David Cross vs. Central Conn. State, 9-4-99 Opp.: Dan Collins of Maine, 280 yards ...... 2, Mike Grever vs. Wagner, 10-9-99 Harold Alfond Sports Stadium, 10-15-16 ...... 2, Samson Brown vs. Towson, 9-1-01 ...... 2, Samson Brown vs. Wagner, 9-22-01 300-YARD PASSING GAME ...... 2, Kamar Elliott vs. St. Francis, Pa., 10-26-02 Albany: Will Fiacchi, 331 yards vs. Villanova ...... 2, Ryan MacLean vs. Duquesne, 11-23-02 Villanova Stadium, 11-15-14 ...... 2, Eric Neugebauer vs. Wagner, 10-29-05 Opp.: Peter Pujals of Holy Cross, 353 yards ...... 2, Rashad Barksdale vs. Delaware, 9-16-06 Tom & Mary Casey Stadium, 9-17-16 ...... 2, Dave Casale vs. Robert Morris, 11-8-08

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